Obama Appeals to Israelis on Mideast Trip

3/20/2013 4:28PM

"Peace" and "friendship" were oft-repeated on the first day of President Obama's trip to Israel. But, as Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Idyck tells The News Hub, Obama's visit may be poorly timed.

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